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Mysterious cold spots, disembodied voices, and smoky apparitions are just a few of the ghostly goings-on gathered by journalist Jason Offutt in his trek across Missouri. Visiting public places such as Civil War battlefields, university halls, and infamous mansions, Offutt draws on hundreds of interviews in search of restless spirits. A serious but witty look at Missouri’s place in the ghostly realm, this book brings together history, folklore, and just enough mystery to intrigue the skeptics and delight the believers.

There’s no doubt that Missouri ranks as one of the spookiest, most haunted states in America. Jason Offutt offers up fresh research and accounts of the best of the best in Haunted Missouri, a book sure to please both the casually curious and the devoted investigator. This book is an engaging read from start to finish, and an invaluable resource for every paranormal collection.

—Rosemary Ellen Guiley,The Encyclopedia of Ghosts and Spirits

Haunted Missouri is a great book of hauntings, well-researched and fun to read. When I visit Missouri, Jason Offutt’s book will be my guide to the paranormal.

—Loyd Auerbach, A Paranormal Casebook:
Ghost Hunting in the New Millennium

Turn the lights down, gather the family, and prepare to be enthralled. This collection of ghost stories is as fine as found anywhere. If you are alone, better lock the doors!

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